Maintenance Tech A - Shift C Nights

Job Title

Maintenance Tech A - Shift C Nights

Position Overview

About the Role : The Maintenance Technician (Level A) is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maximizing the performance, uptime, and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting product quality and cost-effectiveness.

Working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, you will apply precision maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement strategies to keep operations running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and pulleys.
• Service conveyors, piping systems, and utility systems (steam, air, water).
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Restore equipment to safe operating condition quickly and efficiently.
• Proactive Maintenance Execution
• Preventive Maintenance (PM):  Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM):  Utilize condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics) to detect and prevent failures.
• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM):  Execute maintenance based on equipment condition and data insights, supported by detailed job plans.
• Continuous Improvement
• Complete work orders and support reliability and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in projects that enhance equipment performance and support new technologies.
• Contribute ideas and solutions aligned with operational and business goals.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Share expertise and best practices across the team.
• Mentor and support the development of less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required Experience
• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Safety Expertise
• Thorough understanding of safety standards including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined space entry
• PPE requirements
• Powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Fall protection
• Hoisting and rigging
• Hot work procedures
• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Technical Skills
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.
• Ability to document work and manage parts effectively.
• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience updating or creating technical documentation.
• Analytical Ability
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Solid math skills including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Troubleshooting: Proven electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Fabrication Skills:  Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Predictive Maintenance:  Hands-on experience using diagnostic technologies and interpreting data.
• Leadership Experience:  Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, or lead maintenance personnel.
• 4+ years of Maintenance experience
• COMPETENCIES: Work Standards
• Solve Problems
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Collaborate
• #ShawIND
• Work Shift
• 12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only
• Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.